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OMG - I just read all 93 pages and 1860 post plus a large amount of side threads...........................

However I still have a ton of questions like;

1. Can I run this on my MAC if not can I run this on my special version of Win 9?

2. If the answer is no to 1 can I download the software some place and can I have some one here tell me for the millionth time how to install it.

3. Also where the heck to I even buy this and the correct cables? Thinking on buying these cables for $1000 are they any good?

4. Also I have like a 1979 BMW so can I use the hexagon connection or maybe the round? My buddy is telling me that the round is gay and just get the hexagon one.

5. Also is the tensil strenght of the cord strong enough to wrap around my neck and jump from a bridge.....just wondering.......

HOLY CRAP people, I read this figuring I would learn a lot but 93 pages of repeative question, which most answers can be had in the first say five pages. Don't get me wrong, I learned something..............NOT TO ASK THE SAME QUESTIONS ALREADY POSTED IN THE SAME THREAD.................

I think this thread needs to be locked and seperate ones opened for installation of software and cables and the rest with actual instruction in running the software. I did howeverr see one thread that looked to attempt this how to run it but of course the wrong questions still get asked..................

Well there is three days of my life I won't be getting back.................

OMG - I just read all 93 pages and 1860 post plus a large amount of side threads...........................

However I still have a ton of questions like;

1. Can I run this on my MAC if not can I run this on my special version of Win 9?

2. If the answer is no to 1 can I download the software some place and can I have some one here tell me for the millionth time how to install it.

3. Also where the heck to I even buy this and the correct cables? Thinking on buying these cables for $1000 are they any good?

4. Also I have like a 1979 BMW so can I use the hexagon connection or maybe the round? My buddy is telling me that the round is gay and just get the hexagon one.

5. Also is the tensil strenght of the cord strong enough to wrap around my neck and jump from a bridge.....just wondering.......

HOLY CRAP people, I read this figuring I would learn a lot but 93 pages of repeative question, which most answers can be had in the first say five pages. Don't get me wrong, I learned something..............NOT TO ASK THE SAME QUESTIONS ALREADY POSTED IN THE SAME THREAD.................

I think this thread needs to be locked and seperate ones opened for installation of software and cables and the rest with actual instruction in running the software. I did howeverr see one thread that looked to attempt this how to run it but of course the wrong questions still get asked..................

Well there is three days of my life I won't be getting back.................

I little ironic that you're complaining about people asking these questions (which all have been answered), then you complain about repetitive questions.

1. You need to emulate windows. Be that XP or 7/8. Either will work fine. Run parallels or some other emulator. This software won't run on MacOS, and even if it did, you'd need to write a driver for the cable.

2. Read through this thread (again) or google how to run a windows virtual machine in MacOS.

3. Xcar360 is where I got mine. Don't spend more than 50-60 bucks total with shipping.

4. Pretty sure this will not work with a 79

5. Yes, and please do if your post wasn't just trolling ;-)

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In the other pa soft thread I am being told I have to solder a connection between two pins. I havent done that yet, but I cant really understand the logic that it "partially" works now and that when I solder the two pins, its going to "completely" work and allow me to write/code the modules.

Yeah I'm not sure you can do those. As for dim indicators - I just checked my options and they do not work either.

For the automatic on/off ac you will ALSO have to update your older 10 button hvac unit with a 2004+ 12 button unit. I did this to get the auto ac on/off option. See pictures below:

But you want the AC to 'stay off' and not turn on every time you get in the car? or are you saying you want it to turn on with the car every time? The older non auto HVAC should already be defaulted to stay off every time the car starts if it was left on previously.

Normally drivers update to the auto on/off HVAC to get it to turn 'automatically' on when starting the car every time. So if you want it to stay off I'm not sure if the update will help. If anything you may just have to return the car to the dealership and have them remove that code. (I think I read that this is where the code comes from- at the purchase of the car for the first time some dealership code the HVAC to stay on or stay off depending on climate and region the car is sold in)

thanks. that would be great.... I got my pa soft working with the drivers installed, but it only scans. Has an issue reading some modules and definitely doesn't let me code or read canbus e39. Pretty annoying that I just spent this money and waited 4weeks on something that doesn't work like I expected.

For everyone that is having problems with their BMW Scanner, below is the info from the first log page of the most recent scan I performed.

BMW Scanner v1.4.0.9 (19.09.2011) - P.A.Soft, 2011 HW: V14rFeG

This may offer some insight to what is going on??

You should go to your C drive on the computer. Find the folder that might be titled BMW Scanner or BMWScan140, open this folder and there should be folders with dates, open one of these folders and you should see a complete scan log. Look at the top of the scan log and see what version software and hardware you show.

Hope im not asking whats already been said but cant find anything bout writing the VIN on the IKE, i tried myself but it says complete with 4 errors, can it be done with PA soft? (IKE was replaced when i bought the car)

I ordered another cable off ebay this time. Worked perfect first time out. Its different than the Xcar unit, at least externally, the USB cable is integrated and the unit is sealed. Also came with a later version of the software but that didn't seem to make much of a difference.

Conclusion the original unit was defective. After hours and hours of fooling with. Its going back to xcar.

I ordered another cable off ebay this time. Worked perfect first time out. Its different than the Xcar unit, at least externally, the USB cable is integrated and the unit is sealed. Also came with a later version of the software but that didn't seem to make much of a difference.

Conclusion the original unit was defective. After hours and hours of fooling with. Its going back to xcar.

I little ironic that you're complaining about people asking these questions (which all have been answered), then you complain about repetitive questions.

1. You need to emulate windows. Be that XP or 7/8. Either will work fine. Run parallels or some other emulator. This software won't run on MacOS, and even if it did, you'd need to write a driver for the cable.

2. Read through this thread (again) or google how to run a windows virtual machine in MacOS.

3. Xcar360 is where I got mine. Don't spend more than 50-60 bucks total with shipping.

4. Pretty sure this will not work with a 79

5. Yes, and please do if your post wasn't just trolling ;-)

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SERIOUSLY...........My post was a JOKE about the post in this thread......ac-2007 got it

If any wants to buy worry-free, germanautorecycler on eBay sells it with 30 mins of tech support included (dude prints his phone number on the unit!). You may not need the support, but it says something about his quality control that he backs what he sells that way.

I got mine from him quickly, and it works great - no opening it to jump pins, or anything like that.

I have seen a link to his videos before on youtube. $100 for his kit which looks like the same one I have except I'm sure he transfered the files to a larger disk from the mini disk which can be picked up for $35/40. Basically he is charging for his 30 "free" minutes and install help. Smart idea.......sold 118 units and made over $6000 in profit.